Chukar Partridge
Alectoris chukar
The adult chukar partridge inhabits dry, rocky hillsides, cliffs, and scrublands from the eastern Mediterranean through central Asia, and has been introduced elsewhere. It spends most of its time on the ground, feeding on seeds, green shoots, and insects while walking or running among stones. When alarmed it usually runs uphill before erupting into a short, noisy flight. Its bold black-and-white flank barring and black necklace make it especially distinctive.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Chukar Partridge